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TOP STORY
England coach Eddie Jones must change his attitude if the Red Rose are to rise to the heights previously ascended under the Australian, says Austin Healy.
The former utility back believes England are currently residing in no man’s land, having previously been on the cusp of sharing the same rarefied air as world champions New Zealand following a revolution upon Jones’ arrival two years ago.
To read what Austin had to say at the Emirates Airlines Dubai Sevens Long Lunch CLICK HERE
Healey was speaking at Thursday’s Emirates Airline Rugby Long Lunch, an event in the build-up to the Dubai Sevens, taking place from November 29-December 1 this year.
FOOTBALL
Chelsea are much more used to sitting at Europe’s top table as opposed to dining with the likes of PAOK – and they looked as if they didn’t really have an appetite in Greece as they laboured to an opening 1-0 Europa League victory.
Willian was their matchwinner in Thessaloniki but the scoreline could have been much greater had the Blues not been so woeful in the final third of the pitch.
To read the astute Matt Jones player ratings CLICK HERE
Willian was on target for Chelsea
CRICKET
Shan Masood has described Afghanistan’s bowling attack as the strongest in the Asia Cup and insists Pakistan will not take them lightly ahead of their Super Four match on Friday.
The two nations make the trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi as they look to begin the stage on a winning note after qualifying from their respective group.
To read what Masood had to say CLICK HERE
Rashid Khan (r) is one of the lethal bowlers in cricket today.
FEATURE
Los Angeles Rams jump to number one in NFL power rankings heading into Week 3
With Week 2 of the new NFL season in the books, our USA sports expert Jay Asser is starting to get a clearer look at the league.
After holding the top spot last week, the New England Patriots were knocked off their perch by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game.
The Los Angeles Rams, meanwhile, continued to take care of their business with another dominant win. In every facet, the Rams are looking like world-beaters and every bit worth the ‘super team’ tag they were bestowed after a busy offseason.
Check out Jay’s power rankings heading into Week 3 HERE.
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT’S ON TODAY
AFL:
Preliminary Final: Richmond v Collingwood 13:30 OSN Sports
Football:
AGL Al Fujairah v Ajman 20:15 AD Sports 4 HD
Rugby:
Gallagher Premiership Newcastle Falcons v Exeter Chiefs 22:45 OSN Sports 4 HD
Golf:
PGA European Tour Portugal Masters – Round 2, Morning 14:30 OSN Sports 3 HD